I finally have my new desk all organized and I thought I'd share a few ideas today. My favorite way to organize is with vintage finds or unexpected items, it makes your space feel fresh and fun instead of like an office supply store. My main objective was to have a uncluttered work surface which means everything must have a designated "home". I love all the nooks and crannies on this desk but it has no drawers, so I had to get a little creative finding ways to hold everything. Lighting was also an issue since the desk is so enclosed, in addition to the dark blue walls. I picked up a clamp light at Target for $10 which is working really well so far (and yes, I wrapped the cord with neon pink washi tape!)
Starting out on the left side (above) - On the very top shelf I have my paper trimmer, inspiration and photo frames and some plants. The lower shelf has a small box for scraps and a place for my laptop to sit when not in use. Beneath on the main work surface I have a caddy for my Project Life items, my date stamps and Staz On ink pads and Stereo - things I use all the time.
Inside the column on top shelf: Current books I'm reading, Loose change in vintage jar, a vintage cracker tin to hold stamp sets and larger embellishments, jar full of paint brushes, rulers and file folders. Middle shelf: Vintage typewriter. Bottom shelf: Scrapbook paper in a clear jewel case and paper pads, white envelope is holding items for my next project.
Moving over to the right side (above): I used old CD cases in the CD rack to make mini shelves, then placed berry baskets on each shelf which contain washi tapes, labels and embellishments. Underneath the berry baskets are all of my letter stickers. I used command hooks to hang up clipboards that hold embellishments, post it notes, stickers and some recent photo booth photos.
The upper shelf holds various small stuff: My pens & scissors are stored in a vintage flower frog. I also have a special photo of me and my grandmother, my Elise Blaha Cripe stamps, orange bakers twine, a clear stamp mount and Rifle Paper Co Botanical Labels & Sticker book.
Tucked underneath: Vintage Garbage Can. Upper shelf - 2 photo boxes containing tools and paints, plus my watercolors and paint palette slide nicely in on the side. Lower shelf - Current Project Life Album, Calendar, Studio Calico box holding all Various Page Protectors and Photo Paper. Not pictured: large white foam core board.
My newest toy, a Canon Pixma MG6320, actually won't fit on my desk, so Joe graciously gave me some room under his desk to hold it. It prints wirelessly from both my computer and my iPhone which is rad, and the print quality has been great so far! For only $150 I'm wishing I would have got this a lot sooner, I was expecting to have to pay closer to $300-400 for a printer that works as well as it does.
... and technically the air plants are gracing Joe's desk but I just couldn't resist showing you guys pictures of them in their new spots. So excited that they are still alive and doing so well. I ditched the trifle bowl they were in before in exchange for a teardrop hanger that I found on sale and my Grandma's little blue footed bowl the xerographic is in. Hope you had fun looking at my new space! Leave any questions in the comments.
